Learning Cantonese abroad in Hong Kong, China is one of many language immersion programs offered by AmeriSpan. China is more than a country – it is a whole different world, from shop-till-you-drop metropolises to the epic grasslands of Inner Mongolia, with deserts, sacred peaks, astounding caves, and imperial ruins in between. Along with the stark contrasts comes stark beauty; there is plenty to see if you can wade through the crowds.
Learn Cantonese Language in China:
Hong Kong primarily consists of Hong Kong Island, Lantau Island, Kowloon Peninsula and the New Territories. The Kowloon Peninsula is attached to the New Territories to the north which span northwards connecting with mainland China across the Shenzhen River. In total, Hong Kong encompasses a collection of 262 islands of which Hong Kong Island is the second largest island and the most populated.
An open city with a wonderful natural harbor, Hong Kong is the meeting place of various cultures that blend harmoniously with Chinese traditions and exotic influences. The city is fast-paced, crowded, quiet, efficient, exciting, traditional and modern all at the same time.
A British colony until it was given back to China in 1997. English is widely spoken and most street signs are bilingual. Although Mandarin is being used more since the handover, it is still only spoken by less than half the population, most speak Cantonese as their native tongue.
